August, the harbinger of the holiday season for retailers and manufacturers, often marks a peak in imports. This pattern, as identified by the latest Port Tracker report, is also anticipated to hold this year. However, the unfolding scenario has its complexities. Labor issues emerging at key junctions, including ports and warehouses, pose a potential threat… Read more »
At long last, a resolution is in sight for the West Coast port labor dispute that has been an ongoing concern for logistics companies. After a work-stoppage that lasted nine days, causing significant disruption to cargo shipments, a tentative agreement has been reached between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse… Read more »
If you are looking for a forwarder that will learn your business and be responsive to your questions, take a look at Everglory. We help companies that are not completely satisfied with their current supply chain program. Monthly we will be presenting specific solutions to supply chain challenges our customers once had that may apply… Read more »
The congestion that shippers are experiencing right now on the eastbound transpacific is a direct consequence of actions taken by the steamship lines throughout 2020 as they tried to manage demand and capacity through the pandemic. Unfortunately for both shippers and those same carriers, the situation has reached a critical mass that is impacting importers… Read more »
Whether you’re a small e-commerce business that needs to bring cargo into the United States for resale or a brick and mortar store that ships globally, having a customs broker by your side will set you apart from the competition. The process of finding a customs broker to suit your needs can seem perilously complicated,… Read more »
In response to transportation needs arising during this pandemic, a number of US agencies have announced changes to their typical rules to keep cargo moving around the country. Whether by waiver of deadlines, scaling back of foreign oversight or a suspension of hours of service requirements, the agencies are working to remove blocks to the… Read more »
Counterfeit goods and stolen intellectual property are huge concerns in the supply chain market as e-commerce continues to expand at a breakneck pace. Because of these concerns, President Trump signed an executive order January 31st to crack down on counterfeit goods and intellectual property theft by implementing a set of criteria for customs brokers to… Read more »
General Status Dear associates, with a very fluid situation, below is current information we have gathered as of end of day 02/10/2020. For Greater China Area: Today marks the official work-resumption day in most provinces. Local authorities require enterprises to submit applications for approval to resume work, enterprises are requested to demonstrate their capability to ensure strict… Read more »
The world is buzzing with news, and stories, abut the recent Coronavirus outbreak that started in Wuhan, China. Ship calls to ports in China have fallen 20% since January 20, 2020 as measure take hold to stop, or at least slow down the spread of the virus. According to the Wall Street Journal, analysts expect… Read more »
News has been coming to us fast and wild this month as the USTR and President Trump use the new year to finalize their trade policies that have been in the works for more than a year. From the US/China negotiations and “Phase One” agreement to the WTO Airbus decision and how it impacts wine… Read more »